DRC: Rawbank Conducts a USD 10 Million Commercial Paper to Support the Mining Sector

Rawbank, the leading bank in the Democratic Republic of Congo,...

Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire Launch First Inclusive Bonds to Support Small Businesses

With these first issuances, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire are pioneering...

WAEMU Tightens Currency Controls and Anti-Money Laundering Rules

Adopted at the end of 2024, the new WAEMU regulation...

64% of Business Angels in Africa Invest Less Than $25,000 Per Transaction

While they mainly operate during the early stages of business...

60% of Africa's Investment Funds Held Overseas: Time for Change

About 60% of investment funds dedicated to Africa are registered...

Nigerian Senate Approves Bill to Increase Insurance Companies' Capital

Nigerian lawmakers explained that the increase in the minimum capital...

Senegal Rules Out Debt Restructuring Despite High Debt Levels

In September 2024, Senegal’s new leadership uncovered a troubling reality...

86% of Startup Founders in Africa Struggle with Mental Health Issues, Report Shows

Few tech entrepreneurs in Africa turn to therapists to address...

Nigeria and South Africa Lead the World in Cryptocurrency Ownership in 2024

While cryptocurrencies are often used as a shield against inflation,...

Côte d’Ivoire Hosts Talks on Promoting Stock Market Culture in WAEMU

21% of the WAEMU population is unaware of the existence...